RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II – ON-SITE

Job Overview

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-450752
Position #(s): 800-661-5731-700
Working Title:

Research Data Analyst II
Classification:: RESEARCH DATA ANALYST II
$6,453.00 – $8,083.00 A

Shall Consider: RESEARCH DATA ANALYST I
$4,339.00 – $4,931.00 A
$4,477.00 – $5,335.00 B
$5,368.00 – $6,720.00 C

# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid
Job Type:: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) serves, aids and protects needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility and foster independence. CDSS employees are our most important resource in serving California’s needy and vulnerable children and families.

The Financial Management Branch is comprised of two bureaus: the Budget Bureau and the Fiscal Policy and Analysis Bureau. The Branch plays a key role in developing fiscal policy, working with the Department’s core programs to develop the State Operations Budget, distributing funds to the 58 California counties for program administration, and completing the research and data analysis required for sound decision-making. The Allocations Section is responsible for fund distribution and expenditure analysis to support overall program administration.

CDSS Culture

CDSS’ goal is to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Department, that actively invites the contribution and participation of all people, and is representative of the varied identities and different perspectives in California. In our role as public administrators, our charge is to ensure that our programs and our workplaces provide all Californians the opportunity to thrive.

Job Description And Duties

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered. Under the general direction the Staff Services Manager I, the RDA I/II is responsible for fiscal analysis associated with departmental programs, including cost per case analysis, to determine fiscal effectiveness and inform program implementation/outcomes. Duties also include development of allocation methodologies for distribution of program funds to the 58 California counties. The responsibilities include gathering program data from internal programs and leading, facilitating, presenting, and defending analysis to external stakeholders and state/federal oversight agencies on deadline driven projects. The RDA I/II will be required to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis. Recommendations made by the RDA I/II will inform major program and policy decisions. Leadership and teamwork are necessary to be successful in this position as the incumbent’s voice will not only be heard, but will be relied upon. The duties include analysis of expenditures and reconciliation of county spending compared to allocations throughout the year. The FPAB invites candidates with strong math and analytical skills to apply. Knowledge of social service programs such as CalWORKs, Child Care, CalFresh, Foster Care and In-Home Supportive Services is required.

The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.

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Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment Survey .

Would you like more information regarding career opportunities with the CDSS? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov and include the job classification and job control number in the subject line. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job .

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

A summary labeled “Statement of Qualifications” not to exceed three pages is required to be submitted with your application, detailing your interest in the California Department of Social Services and how your education and experience would make a good fit for the position. The Statement of Qualifications must address the following:

Technical experience working in a fiscal environment, including working with data, methodology development, and use of software and data systems, such as Excel and expenditure management database systems. Describe your level of proficiency and provide an example of a complex project you have completed and your role in that project. Experience leading, facilitating, and presenting to high level audiences, such as executive staff or external oversight agencies. Provide an example. Experience completing a cost per case analysis, cost/benefit analysis, or other fiscal research and evaluation. Provide an example.

(Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.) Complete application package must include names and contact information for three most recent supervisors.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide office transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/18/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Social Services

California Department of Social Services

Attn: Classification & Pay Unit III – MS 8-15-58 JC-450752

P.O.Box 944243

Sacramento , CA 94244-2430

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Social Services

California Department of Social Services

Classification & Pay Unit III – MS 8-15-58 JC-450752

744 P Street, MS 8-15-58

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Statement of Qualifications – (SOQ) is required: Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.